The Idea of Thomas Friedman's "Golden Straitjacket" Is That Globalization

question 12

Multiple Choice

The idea of Thomas Friedman's "golden straitjacket" is that globalization will

• A) reduce all political decisions to economic ones.
• B) limit an individual citizen's faith in traditional government.
• C) bind states to international agreements that reduce violent conflict.
• D) exacerbate competition among states for natural resources.

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Definitions:

Energy Field Therapies

Alternative healing methods that involve manipulating the body's energy fields to improve health and well-being.

Reiki Therapy

A form of alternative medicine from Japan involving the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner's palms to the patient, aiming to support healing and reduce stress.

Therapeutic Touch

A healing method involving the hands of a healer to detect and manipulate the energy field of the patient.

Cognitive Skill

The mental abilities that involve the processing of information, such as thinking, learning, remembering, problem-solving, and paying attention.